Ugly Timeout Situation - Discussed Before

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by CDurham

He hears a timeout request and double checks to make sure it is coming from Black and that they have player control of the ball. In both cases they do.

Any thoughts???

From "POE #3 - TIME-OUTS" in the 2008-09 rule book:
The proper granting of time-outs continue to be of great concern. During live ball situations, it is imperative the officials ensure player control before granting a time-out. Additionally, officials must ensure that the time-out request is coming from a player or the head coach of the team in control.

Your partner fully followed the directives given to us by the NFHS rulesmakers. He did both and then blew his whistle. If the coach has a problem with that, tell him to go whine at the stoopid monkey rulesmaker that dreamed up this crappy rule, not the outstanding gentleman in stripes who did exactly what he was supposed to do.